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Bandon, Oregon -- Circles In The Sand

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Artist Denny Dyke and friend

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Worker preparing the pathway

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Denny inspecting the pathway

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Detailed drawing

During a visit to Bandon, you might be lucky to watch the entire process in which the artist, Denny Dyke, creates a memorial for someone who had recently passed away, getting married or celebrating an anniversary. A recent experience: 

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First thing in the morning, about 8 workers drew pathways and patterns in the sand using rakes and sticks. After a few hours, the labyrinth was completed, and dozens of people walked the pathway in reverence to their friend who had passed away. Later, the high tide washed the beautiful Circles in the Sand away and created a new canvas.

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There is an occasional sand creation in Florence. Check out their website for scheduling.

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For timing of the labyrinth creation, go to the website of the artist, Denny Dyke -- click   HERE 

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The following are a few pictures of the labyrinth on Bandon beach.

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Memorial walk

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Nearby the labyrinth, some sea creatures could be seen. It was low tide.

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